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Veterinarians wishing in sit the ANZCVS Medicine in Cats qualification examinations, to be held in June/August 2012, need to register by October 31, 2011. The written examinations will be available at several locations throughout UK/Europe, while the practical/oral examination will be conducted in a single central location in Birmingham, UK. The cost of sitting the examination will be $2500 AUD. (At current exchange rates this is approximately €1900/£1700.)
The International Society of Feline Medicine (ISFM) has adopted the ANZCVS Medicine of Cats qualification as its officially recognised postgraduate examination. Although not a specialist examination, the MACVSc qualification distinguishes practitioners with a particular interest and high level of standing in feline clinical sciences.
The MACVSc examination covers all facets of feline internal medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, nutrition and behaviour. There is a well-documented subject guidelines study guide, with a reading list
of recommended textbooks and journals. The examination consists
of two 2-hour written papers (one concerning basic sciences and pathophysiology, the second concerning more clinical and practical aspects of feline medicine), and a practical/oral examination (minimum 45 minutes’ duration).
The MACVSc examination is available to veterinarians who have had at least three and a half years of full-time veterinary activity between graduation and taking the examination. Generally, 18–24 months of concerted self-directed study is required to confidently attempt Membership examinations.
To register to sit the ANZCVS Membership examinations in 2012, or beyond, go to www.acvsc.org.au
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